Health Tip: Protect Kids From Stress
03/15/13
(HealthDay News) -- Stress is an unavoidable part of life, even
for young children. But parents can take steps to help children
learn to deal with it in a healthy way.
The Nemours Foundation lists these suggestions for helping kids
cope:
- Make sure your child eats nutritious foods and gets plenty of
rest, and that you enjoy quality time with your kids every day --
make sure they know you're there to talk and share fun activities
together.
- Talk to your child about what's causing the stress and ways to
deal with it, such as doing fewer after-school activities, writing
in a journal or developing a regular exercise routine.
- Try to prepare your child for stressful situations, such as
giving the child advance notice of a doctor's appointment and what
it will involve.
- Reassure your child that their emotions (anger, fear, anxiety,
etc.) are normal, and you're confident in their ability to handle
their situations.
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